BREAKING NEWS : Kobe Bryant has Died in a Helicopter Crash

TMZ has confirmed that Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday morning. The NBA superstar was traveling with at least 3 other people in his private helicopter when it went down. Emergency personnel responded, but nobody on board survived. 5 people are confirmed dead. Reports state Vanessa Bryant was not among those on board. He was 41 years old

The cause of the crash is under investigation. More details to follow as they are released